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Mercenaries or Soldiers
Topic Started: Feb 14 2014, 06:17 PM (333 Views)
CheckMateIzGod Feb 14 2014, 06:17 PM Post #1
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 Are Private Contractors and Mercenaries a good Alternative?

IMO yes they are a good alternative to the current government and its military/soldiers.

What are your thoughts?Constructive answers are requested for both veiw ponts.
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Daemon Keido Feb 14 2014, 06:34 PM Post #2
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 I say no. Soldiers are placed under the safety net of the Geneva Conventions, both for uses against and for them. Mercenaries and PMC's are technically not under Geneva Conventions control. Which allows the ability to circumvent what the Conventions prevent. It just seems like a bad idea to send in Mercs when Soldiers are more relatable. Besides, there is always the possibility the Mercs you paid get paid better by your enemies. There is an old saying I remember:

A Mercenary's trust lasts as long as the coin you hold in your hand.
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lunar2 Feb 14 2014, 07:56 PM Post #3
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 no, mercenaries are not a viable alternative. they are more expensive than soldiers and are not bound by the same treaties.
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+ Pelador Feb 14 2014, 08:22 PM Post #4
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 They should only be used for dirty work. It's then easier for a country to deny it was anything to do with their own army.


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* Ketchup Revenge Feb 14 2014, 11:26 PM Post #5
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 Mercenaries are more a "jack of all trades" soldier, and they're not bound by treaties or laws.

I personally believe that they're a viable alternative for matters of immediate national security. However, if you can have a special force like SEAL teams that the US has, then there's no reason to hire mercenaries.
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+ Pelador Feb 14 2014, 11:36 PM Post #6
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 Well mercenaries can't be held accountable for anything but official special forces groups can. Pretty useful if you want to cause a ruckus for your own political gain.


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